BakersRelayJul 5, 2024

#BasinFire

Cole Euken, Staff Reporter
Jul 5, 2:32 PM EDT
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Per Inciweb -
The Basin Fire is at 14,020 acres.
Containment is 46%.

The heat wave continues and the NWS yesterday issued a Red Flag Warning that includes the western tip of the fire. The Warning is scheduled to expire at noon today.

 • Eastern perimeter:  The eastern side of the fire continues to remain within the constructed lines, however rollout of burning material may still occur.  This area is being monitored by aircraft & firefighters in the area. 

• Southern perimeter:  Containment line has been secured along the South Fork of the Kings River & the area is being monitored. Crews have not detected any remaining heat.

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Today, temperatures across the fire are forecast to be in the 90s and low 100s, with minimum humidity of 18-22%. Low winds expected with gusts up to 9 mph. Cooling stations have been brought into the fire camps to help reduce the cumulative effects of heat stress on firefighters.

Link to Inciweb - http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casnf-basin-fire

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Jul 5, 2024 at 8:28pmWeb